Mill View Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Wealstone Lane, Upton, Chester, CH2 1HBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Mill View Primary School is a primary school in Chester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 181 schools in Cheshire West and Chester. It ranks 2nd of 33 primary schools in Chester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 8 May 2024, report published 19 June 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 May 2024

Pupils are very proud to attend Mill View. They benefit from very positive relationships that they have with staff. This helps them to flourish into well-rounded young people by the end of Year 6. Pupils are kind and compassionate. They know that these are values that the school holds dear. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. This contributes to a calm and purposeful environment. Pupils enjoy coming to school and seeing their friends. Pupils have high levels of attendance. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve exceptionally well. They rise to the high ambition that the school has of their learning. As a result, pupils leave very well prepared for the next stage in their education. Pupils benefit from a wide range of opportunities on offer. For example, all pupils in key stages 1 and 2 have a leadership role. As a member of one of the seven school councils, pupils impact positively on the life of the school. For instance, the councils are working together to develop a willow sculpture trail for the benefit of the whole school community. In addition, pupils take advantage of the clubs on offer. These include tennis, cricket and chess. Pupils are helped to discover their talents. For example, every pupil has the opportunity to represent their school in a sports' match during the year.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths90%

90%, 28 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths27%

27%, 19 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score111

111, 5 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

242 pupils on roll, with places for 236

Eligible for free school meals6.6%

6.6%, 19.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language9.1%

9.1%, 12.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.8%

12.8%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.5%

2.5%, 3.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Mill View Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Firs School0.2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Upton Westlea Primary School0.4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Newton Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement53% met the expected standard
Upton Heath CofE Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good52% met the expected standard
St Martin's Academy Chester0.8 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding96% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
EXPEDITIONS SCHOOLS
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Alison Gibbons
Address
Wealstone Lane, Upton, Chester, CH2 1HB
URN
141621

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.